A client is being discharged from an outpatient surgery center following a tonsillectomy. The nurse gives the following instructions:
a) "You are allowed to have hot tea or coffee."
b) "Gargle vigorously to clean your throat."
c) "You may have a sore throat for 1 week."
d) "Gargle with a warm salt solution."
Answer: d) "Gargle with a warm salt solution."
Explanation:
A warm saline solution will help with removal of thick mucus and halitosis. It will be a gentle gargle, because a vigorous gargle may cause bleeding. A sore throat may be present for 3 to 5 days. Hot foods should be avoided. pg. 549
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